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    New Alloys and selfmade one-of-a-kind hubcaps

    Nice wheels! I like them! Any change in ride quality?
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Apr 15, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Michelin Defender tires report

    My calipers on the left front tire show a smidgeon over 6 mm of tread left. That seems optimistic with this many miles. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Mar 30, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Michelin Defender tires report

    A quick update to this/my thread. The tires now have 44,000 miles on them and the car has 158,000 miles. I went 540 miles on my return trip to...
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Mar 30, 2021 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    How to remove bad gas

    Would an old school siphon work? [ATTACH]
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Jul 6, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion
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    Michelin Defender tires report

    That’s outstanding! Most I’ve shown on shorter trips is 61-62. Forgot to mention the Defenders are still extraordinarily quiet and well...
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Jun 23, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Michelin Defender tires report

    [ATTACH] A quick update to this/my thread. The tires now have 38,000 miles on them and the car has 152,000 miles. Horrible picture attached...I...
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Jun 22, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Michelin Defender tires report

    Thanks for the info! I just know I’ve never had tires that were so easy to get great FE. And they hardly show wear!
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Jan 1, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Michelin Defender tires report

    [ATTACH] Mine say Green X with a treadwear of 820.
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Jan 1, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Michelin Defender tires report

    The plain Defenders.
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Jan 1, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Michelin Defender tires report

    35,000 miles on my Defenders, and an update to report. Today we went across town for birdseed and other assorted items and when back in the...
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Jan 1, 2020 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Michelin Defender tires report

    Would you know how much tread was left at 67,000 miles...when replaced?
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Sep 11, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Horn Upgrade --- DIY

    I just installed the Fiamm horns using the pictures - and am saying Thank You! Instructions were perfect! No more meep-meep for me. :)
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Aug 10, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications
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    Michelin Defender tires report

    Followup with 27,000 miles on the tires and 141,000 miles on the car. Trip is from northern Kentucky to Columbia, SC. Calculated mileage is 55.6....
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Jul 22, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    Long term owners mpg

    I bought mine new and now have 136,000+ miles. When I quit tracking my FE, I was averaging between 52 and 53 mpg. I hardly ever had/have a tank...
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Mar 27, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Fuel Economy
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    SAFETY RECALL came in mail for 2010-14 for hybrid sytem software update

    Mine is done. Less than an hour this morning...and the car sat for 30 minutes before being moved to have the update performed.
    Post by: GardenWeasel, Feb 19, 2019 in forum: Gen 3 Prius Main Forum